Have you ever tried quinoa and found it to be bitter? That’s because there’s a natural protective coating on the seeds that makes them taste bad to animals. If you don’t get that off before you eat it, it’s pretty nasty. Cleaning quinoa can be a real pain. I used…

Okay, so that title might not make a lot of sense, but I couldn’t figure out how to make the idea come to fruition in a title-length space. Let me try to explain it by going through my brain process… I was just sitting here looking through my Google Plus…

Believe it or not, even though this post is about food, it’s also me doing a little something to make the world a better place. There are millions of people hungry or starving in the world, and I really can’t abide anyone wasting food when they don’t have to. I…

This is one of those things that I just came up with out of nowhere. I was hungry and using whatever there was in the house. Now this dish is a regular menu item for us. I’m a pretty big fan of warm pasta salads. It’s got a lot of…

I love stir fry. I’ve gotten addicted to it. We’ve done just about every kind of meat and even meatless versions. Stir fry is a great way to get a lot of vegetables in a healthy, tasty meal. This stir fry contains: 1 chicken breast young carrots 1/2 lb. asparagus…

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away I went to a great Japanese restaurant called Shogun. I did a review of them here on the blog. The first time I went, one of the things that I had and loved was the beef wrapped asparagus. I ended…

It was probably a year or more ago when we started weaning off processed foods. It may seem like a hard thing to do, but once you get yourself in the mindset for it, it starts getting easier, and eating natural foods quickly becomes a way of life. First off,…

Yep, a single word can be a meme. It carries along with it an entire worldwide debate about marketing, corporations, farming and eco friendliness. Trouble is, most of you don’t even know what organic means. And don’t even get me started on the bullshit surrounding “GMO”.

People should have a better relationship with food. Abuse it, and it’ll ruin your health and your life. Nurture your love of food into a more serious relationship. Treat it just like you would a serious relationship with another person. A healthy relationship with your food can lead to some…

Not too long ago I wrote a post called “Roditori Brasato – A Taste Bud Explosion”. I’ve since deleted it because my readers missed the actual point of the post. I was doing my Coyote channeling thing again and seemed to miss the mark a bit.

Groceries are one of those things that can add up to a big bill really fast. Use these tips to cut your spending and make sure you keep your pantry stocked, even on a tight budget. Buy generic. Store-brand and “off-brand” foods can save you a lot of money, and…

Simple tips for creating a ghoulish feast Are you looking to create a beastly buffet or scary snacks for Halloween? Here are some tips to make things easy and eerie all at once. I was born on Halloween, and it’s my absolute favorite holiday. It’s a day when the spooks…

So the next bit about myself I’m going to share with you is linked straight to my love of food. If you aren’t aware of my absolute LOVE of food then you missed some stuff. ANYway, I love food. Odd that I don’t weigh more than I do when you…